Spurs Dominate Short-Handed Suns, Win 7th Straight

San Antonio cruises to 121-94 victory over Phoenix in Austin

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The San Antonio Spurs capitalized on the absence of key Phoenix Suns players to cruise to a 121-94 victory on Thursday in Austin, Texas, extending their winning streak to seven games. Stephon Castle scored 20 points and Victor Wembanyama added a 17-point, 11-rebound, 5-block performance as the Spurs led by as many as 27 points.

Why it matters

The Suns have now dropped two straight and four of their last five games, raising concerns about their ability to maintain their position in the Western Conference playoff race. Meanwhile, the Spurs continue to surge, showcasing their depth and balance as they solidify their standing in the postseason picture.

The details

The Spurs took control of the game in the second quarter, reeling off a 13-0 run to build a double-digit lead. They continued to pull away in the third quarter, outscoring the short-handed Suns 37-22 to take a commanding 98-71 advantage into the fourth. Jalen Green led the Suns with 24 points, but Phoenix was missing several key players, including Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, and Dillon Brooks.

  • The Spurs led 61-49 at halftime.
  • San Antonio outscored Phoenix 37-22 in the third quarter.

The players

Stephon Castle

The Spurs' leading scorer with 20 points.

Victor Wembanyama

Contributed a 17-point, 11-rebound, 5-block performance for the Spurs.

Jalen Green

Led the Suns with 24 points.

Devin Booker

Missed the second half for the Suns with right hip soreness.

Grayson Allen

Held out by the Suns with a sprained ankle.

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What they’re saying

“We must capitalize on our opponent's weaknesses and continue to play with the same intensity and focus that has led to our winning streak.”

— Stephon Castle, Spurs Player (Imagn)

What’s next

The Spurs will look to extend their winning streak to eight games when they host the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. The Suns will aim to bounce back when they travel to face the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.

The takeaway

The Spurs' depth and balanced scoring attack proved too much for the short-handed Suns, highlighting San Antonio's ability to take advantage of their opponent's weaknesses and maintain their momentum during their impressive winning streak.